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Year after year, Italy remains one of the most popular international destinations for American travelers. During the peak summer season, tourists from all across the United States flock to Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast and other Instagram hotspots. But another amazing place in Italy that often gets overlooked is Turin. Known as Torino in Italia...

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If you are on vacation in Turin, and have a few days to spare, you can take advantage of it to visit its surroundings. It's time for a day trip from Turin, then. Explore with us destinations that everyone should know about in Piedmont. We will guide you on an itinerary, to give you ideas on destinations that align more with what you would like to d...

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If you have been to Milan and Turin, especially if you had the chance to visit people in their homes there, you may be familiar with case di ringhiera, those traditional four to six storey-high buidlings, with a court in the middle and balconies running all along their façades. Common and beloved, they are among the most characteristic homes in the...

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Yes, Turin is worth a visit! Plenty of history, culture, and natural beauty are all to be found here. As Italy’s first capital, it has stunning architecture like the Royal Palace and Mole Antonelliana, marvelous museums (eg. the Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Cinema). Foodies will love Turin's local dishes like agnolotti and vitello ton...

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Researchers in Italy announced a new discovery regarding a linen cloth some believe was a burial shroud for Jesus Christ. The team examined a sample from the Shroud of Turin and determined that it could be 2,000 years old, Newsweek reported, citing a study published in the journal Heritage. Scientists inspected this ancient cloth using a method kno...

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Once August has passed, September has always been considered the month of restarting, of work starting again, of the new school year and the usual commitments of daily life. The summer heat subsides, making the days pleasant and ideal for exploring, while tourist crowds begin to dwindle. This period offers a perfect mix of mild climate, natural bea...

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Torino should absolutely be on your Italy bucket list. This often overlooked city is in fact the original capital of the Kingdom of Italy, the birthplace of espresso, aperitivo, and gianduja chocolate, plus home to timeless companies like FIAT and Lavazza. Located in the northwest of Italy, just below the Alps, the city just doesn’t seem to get the...

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“We believe in Italy and are tired of perceiving it as an 'underdog.' Turin itself is a little gem but many buildings, beautiful from two meters up, at the bottom are covered with writing. So we decided to do our part starting with the schools: the environment around us influences the way we are.” And so, thanks to the generosity of Pietro Bonanno,...

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Tucked in the northwest corner of Italy in the Piedmont region is Turin, a regal city that often escapes the limelight. Thanks to its proximity to the French border, it has a unique flair that some have suggested is less quintessentially Italian. But given that it was home of the Savoy royal family and once served as the national capital, its spiri...

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